MAELSTROM

undergraduate short film

A final continuity video project for an upper division course at Simon Fraser University.

Synopsis: Rachael is being held in connection with a series of crimes. Eric, a criminal psychologist, meets with Rachael to conduct a psychological evaluation to determine her state of mind and competency to stand trial. Rachael is unreceptive to Eric’s questions until the lure of addiction is the common thread that allows her to open up to Eric. Her story of craving, addiction and lust is revealed as she shares her past and what lead up to her crimes.